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Florence, 2006.
This paper discusses life in the city of Florence at the time of the Renaissance.
1,915 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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In this essay, the writer discusses that after the lifetime of truncated religious and political dogmas fostered throughout the Middle Ages, the Early Renaissance proved to be a time of symbiotic influence between religion and politics in Florence. The writer examines the struggle between church and state in Renaissance Florence. The writer mentions the artistic awakening that pervades popular Renaissance history and depicts a world where man is the universal center of all things, provider of harmony between natural beauty and the created world. The writer concludes that in Renaissance Florence, the church and state were an integral part of life and each other. Because their unity reaffirmed the supremacy of the upper class and allowed little room for the new citizens who had modernized Early Renaissance Florence into the height of culture and thought a hundred years later, the middle class was excised from the political sphere of Florence.
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"The artistic awakening that pervades popular Renaissance history depicts a world where man is the universal center of all things, provider of harmony between natural beauty and the created world. For the men of Florence, this sentiment was particularly true, while its application may not have been. For Datini, the struggle was clear; the detailed letters he exchanged with his wife shed light upon the dynamic hierarchy of Italy. In Prato, their exalted place in the local social structure was small-scale and easily attainable. An early mercantile magnate, Datini was able to transfer much of his industrial success to Florence, but there his social status was unmatched, instead, families like the Medicis continued their long-term rule of the city."
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Florence, 2002.
This paper is a review of Richard Turner?s book entitled," Renaissance Florence: The Invention of a New Art."
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper uses the book "Renaissance Florence," to review the revolution of art that occurred in 14th and 15th century Florence. Using examples from the book, the author details the history of Italy at this time, paying particular attention to Florence and its place in Italian society. It also details the changes that were undergoing in the city, and how Florence was becoming the center for art, particularly of the wealthy. The paper also details how religion was assuming an increasingly recognizable position in the world of art in the city and the role that this would play in shaping the future of Florence.
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"The increased emphasis on art as status for the wealthy is most demonstrably reflected in Florentine architecture of the period, in the newly elaborate homes designed by artists of this period. Turner not only discusses monumental, obvious works of art that were for purely public consumption, but also the interrupts of private homes. There is a connection between the increasingly ornate design in both spheres. The fact that private life became increasingly decorative as well as public life, Turner makes clear, is equally significant as the development of the great works of art we commonly view as typical of the Renaissance. Individuals could now seclude themselves in beautiful private homes, validating their power by keeping others out, and validate their public power as well by sponsoring large public monuments in their name, to use as a reflection of the greatness of their family."
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The Medici of Renaissance Florence, 1996.
An overview of the contribution of the Medici family to Florence and the Renaissance.
1,399 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines how the Renaissance was the cultural explosion in Europe, which was heard around the world whose roots trace back to Florence. It looks at how, for most of this time, Florence was ruled by various members of the Medici family, who encouraged Renaissance virtues throughout society and how, during Italy's Renaissance period of the 15th century, the Medicis provided the main impetus for the flourishing of commerce, humanism, and art in Florence.
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"The Medici were never officially heads of the state; they gained influence through other means. Florence was a city of banking, and the Medici was its family of credit. The Medici family spread its banks across Italy in an effort to generate profit through by offering credit to Italian citizens. As the Medici became richer and richer, the merchants and other financially secure citizens whom they served took on positions of influence in Italian and Florentine governmental committees. The Medici "did not regularly serve in high office, but exercised power through [these] intermediate councils and committees, the membership of which [they] usually controlled." It was through their control of governmental committees that the Medici directed Florence's growth."
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Florence: A Beautiful City, 2003.
The paper discusses the history, attractions, entertainment, dining options, and travel arrangements of Florence.
1,345 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The paper explains that Florence, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, embodies everything about Italy and serves as a guide of what the city was like during the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. The author points out that the best place to stay, if on a budget, is the Mediterraneo Grand Hotel ($92) or, if a budget is no worry, the Savoy Hotel ($350). This paper contends that the best part of Florence is that the traveler can experience the big-city aspect of Florence, while having the ability to visit a rural wine colony or stay at a remote bed and breakfast and still being within easy access distance to Florence.
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"Because of Florence?s historical past, there are many things to see if we visit. There are many churches, museums, art galleries, and castles that allow us to experience Florence?s and Italy?s past. The first site that should be on every one?s to-do list is the Duomo. The Duomo has become, according to sources, the symbol of Florence, and I must say from the pictures, it is very impressive. The Duomo was a former cathedral built at the end of the Medieval period using Gothic style architecture. While it has become the symbol of Florence it has also become the center. Because of this many of the important historical and cultural events are usually found by the Duomo. Today the Duomo serves as one of the many historical cathedrals and museums."
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Florence Nightingale, 2005.
A brief biographical account of the life and career of Florence Nightingale.
1,354 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper briefly provides background information on the life of Florence Nightingale and then, in further detail, describes not only Florence Nightingale's work as a nurse treating soldiers in army hospitals but her contributions to the field of nursing and healthcare as well. Specifically, the paper describes Florence Nightingale's efforts to promote proper hygiene and educate people that the lack of proper hygiene contributed to the spread of disease.
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"Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy on May 12, 1820, during her parents' extended honeymoon. Florence's father was a wealthy landowner, who was involved in social causes, such as the abolitionist movement. Florence's childhood was spent at Embley Park, a mansion in Hampshire, and her family's summer home at Lea Hurst. The Nightingales were extremely wealthy, and Florence was raised in luxury, and prepared for the role of wife. However, the Nightingales did not have a son, and Florence's father was indulgent and gave her an extensive education that was unavailable to many women of her time."
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19th Century's Florence Nightingale, 2006.
A review of Florence Nightingale's environment model of nursing and it's relevance today.
901 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper demonstrates how Florence Nightingale's environmental model of nursing developed in the mid 1900s, is still valid today. The paper discusses how this theory of manipulating the patient's environment to its most beneficial degree to allow the patient's body to heal, is still valuable for hospital environments today.
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Introduction: Florence Nightingale's Environmental Model
Theoretical Framework Applied to a Clinical Situation
Conclusion
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"Nightingale would stress that a nurse must first attempt to remedy this situation by at least ensuring that the meal was properly presented and served at the correct temperature. A nurse could then also go to the hospital nutritionist and ask to give Tobias and her family advice on making a culturally as well as nutritionally appropriate diet. Variety and arising interest in the food is also critical for the patient, to restate Nightingale's canon regarding appropriate diet. All of the treatment to cure ailments caused by poor nutrition will do little good if the patient returns to his or her old ways after the hospital. The nurse must use the tools at her disposal to facilitate the transmission of good-tasting, culturally correct food that is served at the proper temperature. When a patient is ready to eat so the patient can feel better faster, and also so that healthy eating gains in positive associations and does not seem so overwhelming to a patient like Tobias. "
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The Life of Florence Nightingale, 2006.
A review of the life and career of Florence Nightingale, the mother of nursing.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses how Florence Nightingale was a complex woman, largely responsible for the state of nursing as we know it today. For all of her efforts, she was a product of her upbringing. She had amazing success with changing the hospital conditions in Crimea and establishing the nursing profession as a respectable one before becoming a recluse upon her return to England. This paper highlights some of the events of Florence Nightingale's life."
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"Florence Nightingale was born to an upper middle class family, the daughter of two disillusioned and liberal Unitarians. Florence's mother was the daughter of an abolitionist who sat in the House of Commons. Her father was a wealthy "country gentleman" who had once fought for Parliamentary reform (Bostridge 4)."
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Florence Nightingale's Contributions to Nursing, 2005.
This paper studies the contributions of Florence Nightingale to the nursing profession.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This article examines Florence Nightingale's contributions to the nursing profession. The writer discusses how she transformed the whole practice of nursing into a profession. The writer uses different sources to demonstrate that Florence Nightingale's achievements produced many contributions to nursing theory in addition to the nursing practice.
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"Gorrell states that Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, transformed the practice into a respectable profession and set the standards for clean and safe hospitals throughout the world. The purpose of this paper is to review the multiple accomplishments of Florence Nightingale and their contribution to the nursing profession. Clearly one of the ways in which Florence Nightingale advanced the profession of nursing was in her concern for hygiene. Gillian points out that part and parcel of ... "
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The Florence Baptistery North Doors, 2004.
An overview of the history behind the design of the north doors of the Florence Baptistery (1400-24).
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Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455) was a many-sided Renaissance figure; he was a bronze-caster, sculptor, goldsmith, draughtsman, architect, writer, and historian. Among his most celebrated surviving works are the bronze doors he created for the Baptistery of the Cathedral in Florence. This discusses the circumstances in which Ghiberti secured and completed the commission to design the north doors of the Baptistery (1400-24) and analyzes their composition and character. Ghiberti?s work in Florence is then compared to that of Gianlorenzo Bernini at the Baroque church of Sant? Andrea al Quirinale, Rome (1658-70).
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"In late 1400 the officials of the Cloth-Dealers and Refiners? Guild of Florence (the Arte di Calimara) announced a competition to design a set of doors for the Baptistery of the Cathedral. The Baptistery is a very old structure, the primary elements of which probably date to the seventh and eight centuries AD. The exterior covering of marble was constructed in the twelfth century and stood as an exemplar of architectural elegance and harmony. The Baptistery, which is a free-standing octagonal building located in the Piazza San Giovanni at the western end of the Cathedral, has three doors opening to the north, south and east. In the 1330s Andrea Pisano had completed a set of bronze doors for the southern entrance, and the Guild sought to complete the project by fitting similar doors, in bronze and decorated with reliefs, to the other two entrances."
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Florence Nightingale, 2004.
An analysis of the theories developed by Florence Nightingale and their impact on the nursing profession.
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This paper provides an overview of Florence Nightingale and her nursing theories, followed by an assessment of their impact on the nursing profession today. The paper illustrates that Florence Nightingale's efforts on the field of battle during the Crimean War earned her the respect and funds she needed to pursue her goal of providing the nurses with formal professional training in their duties by qualified practitioners. The paper contends that her emphasis on providing compassionate medical services in as clean an environment as possible contributed to saving countless lives both during her lifetime and thereafter.
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"According to one of her many biographers, Florence Nightingale born in 1820 and died in 1910. During the Crimean War (1854-56), Nightingale was responsible for nursing in the military hospitals at Scutari, Turkey, where she struggled to meet the enormous challenges represented by overcrowded conditions, inadequate sanitation, and a lack of basic medical necessities (Underwood, 2005). The graphic at Appendix A helps to highlight the abysmal conditions Nightingale found on her arrival there. Based on her experiences on the field of battle, Nightingale recognized the need for a professional cadre of nurses. Armed with ?45,000 from the Nightingale Fund (contributed by the public in recognition of her Crimean work), she established the first school for nurses in the world, the Nightingale School for Nurses at St. Thomas's Hospital in London in 1860. Nightingale also played a key role in developing training programs for midwives and for nurses in workhouse infirmaries, and is credited with important reforms in workhouses (Underwood, 2005)."
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Florence Nightingale, 2002.
Examines how Florence Nightingale changed the face of traditional nursing practises.
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This paper summarizes some of the important philosophical and medical contributions that Florence Nightingale made to the profession of nursing.
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Florence King's ?I?d Rather Smoke than Kiss?, 2005.
This paper reviews Florence King's expression of why she chooses to smoke in her article "I'd Rather Smoke than Kiss", published in the "National Review" (7/9/90, Vol. 62 Issue 13, p32).
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This paper explains that, although she is for smoking and is a smoker herself, Florence King's "I'd Rather Smoke than Kiss" expresses both sides of the issue; nonetheless, she states that no matter what the American society thinks, says or does, it will not convince her to quit smoking. The author points out that, when explaining her opinions and situations, King's choice of words suggests that she purposely tries to segregate all smokers from the non-smokers. The paper concludes that King's article is important because her arguments exemplify different observational situations, which society imposes on smokers in the United States and offers insight into some of the issues of discrimination towards smokers by combining personal experience and actual situations that smokers encounter everyday.
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"I guess I can agree with some of the things that she says in her article, but she did not change my opinion on smokers. I am neutral on the subject I am ok with people smoking around me and if I don't like it then I will leave. Kings does do a good job in supporting her opinion and finding facts to support her. However, she needs to look at how the society is structured. Who cares if someone really wants to smoke in a restaurant! People are trying to stay alive and they are trying to help the generations to come be suitable to live in. For instance, when adults venture into local bars, clubs, or festivals, they are aware that they will encounter smoke. If society really believed that smokers should quit then owners in the "night life" would ban all smokers from their facilities. Certain areas of our society do not discriminate against smokers but they do separate them."
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Florence Nightingale's Approach To Nursing, 2004.
A discussion of the nursing theory of Florence Nightingale.
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This paper discusses Florence Nightingale's theory of nursing - known as "Virtue Theory" and its applications in a hypothetical patient case in the modern nursing care arena.
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"Florence Nightingale was noted for her adherence to what is now
called Virtue Theory within the field of nursing care. Virtue theory holds that the nursing profession carries with it certain moral obligations as it has a moral influence upon patients and other healthcare workers. The ethical application of virtue theory to the practicalities of nursing characterised Nightingale's contribution to the medical profession .Although best remembered as the Crimean War's Lady of the Lamp, Florence Nightingale's influence upon nursing was far...
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Marriage in Renaissance Florence, 2002.
An analysis of Gene Brucker's non-fiction book "Giovanni and Lusanna: Love and Marriage in Renaissance Florence".
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The paper examines the book "Giovanni and Lusanna: Love and Marriage in Renaissance Florence" by Gene Brucker which discusses the contractual aspects of marriage that arise from the financial elements of the union of two families. In the book, Lusanna, who had been widowed, sued Giovanni - an aristocrat and her social better by at least one class - by seeking formal recognition of their union, of the secret ?marriage? that the two of them had enjoyed. The paper shows that in challenging Giovanni?s right to set the conditions of their relationship, Lusanna was challenging the rights socially acknowledged to him by virtue of his wealth, his gender and his class.
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"For Lusanna loved Giovanni, and he loved her as well ? their affair is tempestuous and passionate, if also touched by tragedy at times. It is the story of two classes, two genders, two ways of seeing the world coming into conflict with each other ? with the easily predictable result that the far more powerful side would win. But it is also a story of two people who love each other but who find themselves pulled apart ? both because of the nature of the structure of the society in which they live and because of their own natures."
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Florence Nightingale's Nursing Model, 2001.
A discussion on Florence Nightingale's nursing model and its positive influence on the nursing profession and hospitals.
1,740 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses Florence Nightingale's contribution to nursing field. Nightingale developed a new modern nursing model that emphasized on improving sanitation and hospital conditions as well as developing research on certain diseases. Nonetheless, this nursing model focused on the patient's needs.
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"It was Florence Nightingale who established professional nurses' training and who stands out as the founder of the modern profession. She was also adept politically and could mobilize public opinion - she was possibly the first spin-nurse. Florence Nightingale has for years been recognized as the founder of modern nursing. The strength of Nightingales model is that it focuses on the patient. The quality of care such focus can bring only serves to improve the quality of the patient ?s life and does not allow for the nurse to be lost in the management and politics that are found in hospitals today. It allows the nurse to understand where his or her first duty lies and thus makes health care more compassionate."
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